Coverage dated November 9, 2021

Manchin signals hesitation to passing Biden's social agenda with inflation "getting worse"

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The conservative Democrat expressed his concern over new data that showed inflation worsened in October.

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Hot Air
Is Manchin about to tank the reconciliation bill over inflation? (opens Hot Air)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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My first thought after seeing the news about October’s inflation bombshell was that it couldn’t have come at a worse time for Democrats. Which isn’t true, upon reflection. Having tha...
FOX Business
Manchin points to inflation crisis as Biden’s spending plan toils in Congress (opens FOX Business)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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Sen. Joe Manchin expressed his concerns over inflation after the latest consumer price index report showed prices surged at the fastest annual pace in 31 years.
Newsweek
Manchin signals hesitation to passing Biden's social agenda with inflation "getting worse" (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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The conservative Democrat expressed his concern over new data that showed inflation worsened in October.
Washington Examiner
Manchin, already a Biden spending plan skeptic, raises inflation fears (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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Sen. Joe Manchin isn't exactly giving hope to proponents of President Joe Biden's costly social spending proposal that he'll support it any time soon.
Breitbart News
Joe Manchin Warns D.C. 'Can No Longer Ignore' Galloping Inflation (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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Joe Manchin said that D.C. "can no longer ignore" inflation as Democrats remain poised to pass the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act.
The Hill
Manchin: Lawmakers can 'no longer ignore' inflation (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sounded an alarm Wednesday after new consumer data found that U.S. inflation had hit a 30-year high, giving Democrats fresh headaches on President Biden's social and climate spending plan.
Insider
Joe Manchin slams rising inflation and dismisses the Biden administration's argument that it will be short-lived (opens Insider)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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Inflation reports give Manchin more leverage to oppose a social spending bill that includes affordable childcare and a larger child tax credit.
NBC News
Manchin repeats worries about inflation amid final social spending bill battle (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 9, 2021
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The social spending and climate package is still being negotiated and its fate is dependent on Manchin's support.